School nursing

School nursing


Welcome to the Utah School Nursing Website

We’re glad you’re here! This site is your resource hub for school health in Utah. Whether you're a new or experienced school nurse, you'll find tools, guidance, and updates to support your work with students, families, and schools.

You can find more detailed information by exploring the individual webpages below. Each page focuses on a specific topic—like chronic health conditions, medication management, state laws, and professional development opportunities.

Thank you for the important work you do every day to keep Utah students healthy and ready to learn.

Website updates

  • Vision screening policy -updated July 2026 (in screening section) training coming soon!
  • Vision Symptom Questionnaire- updated July 2026
  • Vision screening referral form updated July 2026
  • DMMP update June 2026- very small changes to the DMMO section to organize glucagon later and add new insulin pumps.
  • School Health Workload Report Webinar recording, slides and resources added to the data and reports page (Added March 19, 2026)

Announcements

Contact Information:

State School Nurse Consultant DHHS
Sami Bushnell BSN, RN, NCSN
[email protected]
801-419-1078 Call or Text

School Nursing Wellness Specialist- USBE

Kendra Muir MHL, BSN, RN, NCSN
[email protected]
801-538-7904

Who is the State School Nurse Consultant-

A video from the National Association of State School Nurse Consultants (NASSNC)